Alpine Elementary School

Summary:

Alpine Elementary School is a highly-ranked public elementary school serving grades K-8 in the small town of Alpine, New Jersey. With just 165 students, this school consistently outperforms the state and nearby districts on key metrics, making it a standout educational institution in the region.

Alpine Elementary School's academic performance is truly exceptional, with proficiency rates that far exceed state averages. For example, in 4th grade English Language Arts, 94.7% of Alpine students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of just 51.3%. The school also boasts an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.5 to 7.6 students per teacher, significantly lower than the nearby J Spencer Smith School, Walter Stillman School, and other local schools. Additionally, Alpine Elementary has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 5.6% to 13.2%, compared to the 3.3% to 14.1% seen in surrounding districts.

What's particularly noteworthy is that Alpine Elementary School achieves these outstanding results while serving a diverse student population. The school's racial makeup is 62.42% White, 24.24% Asian, and smaller percentages of other racial groups. This diversity likely contributes to the school's success and provides a rich learning environment for students. Furthermore, Alpine Elementary has an exceptionally low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 1.82% to 1.99%, far below the 0.8% to 10.38% seen in the Tenafly Public School District and other nearby Dumont Public School District, Cresskill Public School District, Demarest School District, and Closter Public School District.


Detail:

Public K-8

 500 Hillside Avenue
       Alpine, NJ  07620


(201) 768-8255

District: Alpine Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
83rd of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $27,835 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  7.6 Help
Number of students:  165

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.4%
Asian:
24.2%
Two or more races:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  1.8% Help


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Compare Details Alpine Elementary School ranks better than 93.8% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.03. (See more...)
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Compare Details Alpine Elementary School ranks better than 96.1% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.44. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.4%), Asian (24.2%), two or more races (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alpine Elementary School is 7.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alpine Elementary School is $27,835.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Alpine Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Alpine Elementary School 83rd of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Alpine Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Alpine Elementary School 29th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Alpine Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Alpine Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Alpine Public School District 26th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alpine Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Alpine Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 92.36 1st 1204 99.9%
2004 79.90 186th 1298 85.7%
2005 89.14 2nd 1303 99.8%
2006 68.57 497th 1314 62.2%
2007 75.28 285th 1329 78.6%
2008 80.17 163rd 1338 87.8%
2009 87.58 44th 1346 96.7%
2010 91.23 1st 1354 99.9%
2011 90.33 6th 1360 99.6%
2012 91.06 2nd 1363 99.9%
2013 88.40 22nd 1367 98.4%
2014 84.51 124th 1363 90.9%
2015 89.90 116th 1357 91.5%
2016 93.38 45th 1346 96.7%
2017 93.76 29th 1352 97.9%
2018 93.73 34th 1353 97.5%
2019 92.05 56th 1360 95.9%
2021 89.83 127th 1317 90.4%
2022 96.76 8th 1345 99.4%
2023 92.03 83rd 1342 93.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Alpine Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.08 8th 1333 99.4%
2022 97.32 3rd 1326 99.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Alpine Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.83 3rd 1334 99.8%
2021 92.59 66th 1297 94.9%
2022 95.98 21st 1324 98.4%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Alpine Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.51 39th 1022 96.2%
2019 98.48 1st 1023 99.9%
2021 83.75 97th 964 89.9%
2022 94.65 12th 976 98.8%
2023 91.77 35th 975 96.4%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Alpine Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Alpine Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 84.65 62nd 574 89.2%
2004 88.64 20th 588 96.6%
2005 74.77 181st 599 69.8%
2006 88.91 10th 615 98.4%
2007 85.51 30th 631 95.2%
2008 88.86 14th 640 97.8%
2009 88.39 11th 664 98.3%
2010 88.63 18th 677 97.3%
2011 82.99 92nd 684 86.5%
2012 91.65 3rd 677 99.6%
2013 92.67 2nd 704 99.7%
2014 88.88 14th 717 98.0%
2015 96.07 3rd 713 99.6%
2016 95.35 6th 713 99.2%
2017 90.03 25th 712 96.5%
2018 87.74 43rd 716 94.0%
2019 95.66 5th 745 99.3%
2021 93.71 27th 652 95.9%
2022 97.68 4th 745 99.5%
2023 91.44 29th 748 96.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Alpine Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.17 76th 497 84.7%
2019 97.58 1st 504 99.8%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Alpine Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 167 2 35 4 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1989 168 2 31 0 0 n/a n/a 0 201
1990 181 2 29 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1991 160 1 31 1 0 n/a n/a 0 193
1992 152 0 35 0 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1993 139 0 49 1 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1994 139 0 36 2 0 n/a n/a 0 177
1995 127 2 53 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1996 127 2 53 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1998 138 4 30 3 0 n/a n/a 0 175
1999 126 4 31 4 0 n/a n/a 0 165
2000 131 3 24 4 0 n/a n/a 0 162
2001 124 4 22 3 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2002 104 7 23 2 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2003 104 7 23 2 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2004 104 6 30 2 0 n/a n/a 0 142
2005 92 5 21 6 0 n/a n/a 0 124
2006 96 3 30 5 0 n/a n/a 0 134
2007 98 2 30 6 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2008 99 2 26 7 0 n/a n/a 0 134
2009 104 1 29 8 0 0 0 0 142
2010 101 1 30 8 0 0 0 0 140
2011 118 0 25 6 0 0 5 0 154
2012 113 1 26 4 0 0 0 0 144
2013 112 3 26 4 0 0 0 0 145
2014 124 5 28 6 0 0 0 0 163
2015 115 5 21 6 0 0 8 0 155
2016 114 6 15 7 0 0 11 0 153
2017 112 6 16 6 0 0 20 0 160
2018 100 5 12 6 0 0 25 0 148
2019 92 4 7 8 0 0 24 0 135
2020 85 9 33 10 0 0 16 0 153
2021 84 7 36 8 0 0 16 0 151
2022 94 6 42 6 0 0 8 0 156
2023 103 5 40 8 0 0 9 0 165

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alpine Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 208 14.0 14.8 n/a
1989 201 16.0 12.5 n/a
1990 212 16.0 13.2 n/a
1991 193 18.0 10.7 0
1992 187 17.0 11.0 n/a
1993 189 20.3 9.3 0.5
1994 177 20.9 8.5 n/a
1995 182 21.0 8.7 3.3
1996 182 21.0 8.7 3.3
1998 175 18.9 9.3 1.1
1999 165 17.7 9.3 0.6
2000 162 18.1 9.0 2.5
2001 153 18.3 8.4 0
2002 136 19.6 6.9 0
2003 136 19.6 6.9 0
2004 142 17.6 8.1 0
2005 124 17.5 7.1 n/a
2006 134 18.5 7.2 0
2007 136 16.0 8.5 0
2008 134 15.0 8.9 n/a
2009 142 19.5 5.7 2.8
2010 140 18.0 7.7 0
2011 154 17.4 8.8 0
2012 144 19.3 7.4 n/a
2013 145 19.8 7.3 0
2014 163 20.3 8.0 0
2015 155 23.0 6.7 0
2016 153 23.0 6.6 0
2017 160 23.5 6.8 0
2018 148 24.8 5.9 0
2019 135 22.4 6.0 0
2020 153 22.7 6.7 2
2021 151 23.2 6.5 2
2022 156 21.8 7.1 1.9
2023 165 21.5 7.6 1.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alpine Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 208 14.0 14.8 n/a
1989 201 16.0 12.5 n/a
1990 212 16.0 13.2 n/a
1991 193 18.0 10.7 0
1992 187 17.0 11.0 n/a
1993 189 20.3 9.3 0.5
1994 177 20.9 8.5 n/a
1995 182 21.0 8.7 3.3
1996 182 21.0 8.7 3.3
1998 175 18.9 9.3 1.1
1999 165 17.7 9.3 0.6
2000 162 18.1 9.0 2.5
2001 153 18.3 8.4 0
2002 136 19.6 6.9 0
2003 136 19.6 6.9 0
2004 142 17.6 8.1 0
2005 124 17.5 7.1 n/a
2006 134 18.5 7.2 0
2007 136 16.0 8.5 0
2008 134 15.0 8.9 n/a
2009 142 19.5 5.7 2.8
2010 140 18.0 7.7 0
2011 154 17.4 8.8 0
2012 144 19.3 7.4 n/a
2013 145 19.8 7.3 0
2014 163 20.3 8.0 0
2015 155 23.0 6.7 0
2016 153 23.0 6.6 0
2017 160 23.5 6.8 0
2018 148 24.8 5.9 0
2019 135 22.4 6.0 0
2020 153 22.7 6.7 2
2021 151 23.2 6.5 2
2022 156 21.8 7.1 1.9
2023 165 21.5 7.6 1.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Alpine Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $860 (3.1%) $26,975 (96.9%) $27,835

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alpine Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 56th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 83rd of 1342 Elementary schools
 2.1%
Ranks 5th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 29th of 748 Middle schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alpine Elementary School)86.754.5
 32.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alpine Public School District)86.754.5
 32.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alpine Elementary School)8050
 30%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alpine Public School District)8050
 30%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine Elementary School)83.394.7
 11.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine Public School District)83.394.7
 11.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alpine Elementary School)58.389.5
 31.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alpine Public School District)58.389.5
 31.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine Elementary School)93.890
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine Public School District)93.890
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alpine Elementary School)93.875
 18.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alpine Public School District)93.875
 18.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine Elementary School)10091.7
 8.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine Public School District)10091.7
 8.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alpine Elementary School)88.875
 13.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alpine Public School District)88.875
 13.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine Elementary School)10086.7
 13.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine Public School District)10086.7
 13.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alpine Elementary School)6090.9
 30.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alpine Public School District)6090.9
 30.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine Elementary School)10076.9
 23.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine Public School District)10076.9
 23.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students135165
 22.2%
African American45
 25%
American Indian00
Asian740
 471.4%
Hispanic88
Pacific Islander00
White92103
 12%
Two or More Races249
 62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients0%1.8%
 1.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Alpine Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 165 students attended Alpine Elementary School.

Students at Alpine Elementary School are 62% White, 24% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 3% African American.

Yes. Alpine Elementary School ranks in the top 6.2% of New Jersey elementary schools.


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